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Students at Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School in Uganda take a break from exam preparation by crowding together for a photograph to show their appreciation for the 250 beds that Invisible Children provided to the school through the Schools for Schools program.

Ojok Samuel was one of the first 100 students to join the Legacy Scholarship Program in 2005. Today, he is a shining example of how education programs can make an impact and of the successes motivated students can achieve. After completing his A Levels with the help of a scholarship from Invisible Children, Samuel attended […]

The red-roofed buildings of Keyo Secondary School are situated high on a hill with a sweeping view of the surrounding scenery. It’s a peaceful atmosphere – making it hard to believe that the school was forced to leave its campus as a result of the LRA conflict not long ago. Keyo is a classic example […]

Leonard Oloya was seated on a bench underneath a large jackfruit tree. His grandparents sat on either side of him and all three were engaged in conversation with Richard Mark Ochaka, Leonard’s mentor from the Legacy Scholarship Program (LSP). Just last week, one would not have found Leonard at home. Instead, he was sitting for […]

The multipurpose hall at Gulu Secondary School, a Schools for Schools project, stands close to completion. Typically, assemblies at Gulu SS are held outside because the student population is so large. The new hall, which was being used for exams earlier this week, will be able to hold close to 1,000 students.

Hands were raised and laughter spewed forth from beneath a large tree on Gulu University’s Main Campus. It’s a typical sight for any morning on campus, as students were sprawled across the lawn and gathering together between lectures. But this particular group has special meaning to Invisible Children Uganda. The students, part of the Legacy […]

National exams are in progress at Schools for Schools partner Gulu Secondary School. Students are taking their exams inside the new multipurpose hall, leaving their backpacks piled outside.

“My stories always affect the community,” Eric Otim explains. “My education helps me come up with good angles that will make people think about the issues.” Eric is a university graduate of the Legacy Scholarship Program, and he works as a radio presenter talking about public affairs and community issues on a community radio station. […]

University students from the Legacy Scholarship Program recently came together for a day-long workshop day in Gulu. The workshop’s theme was “Education, a tool for personal and societal transformation.” The students spent the day hearing from ICU staff and inspirational speakers, discussing their experience at LSP scholars and learning about updates to the program. “I think it’s […]

As a mentor in ICU’s Pader office, Joy Oyado meets regularly with LSP students and their families to discuss the student’s academic performance, health, social life and any issues related to what she calls the “proper nurturing and development of a given child.” She recognizes the importance of building relationships between mentors, students and their […]